riposte vs counter

counter vs riposte

riposte and counter both are nouns.

riposte is not an adjective while counter is an adjective.

riposte and counter both are verbs.

riposte is not an adverb while counter is an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
riposte	Yes	No	Yes	No
counter	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

As nouns, riposte and counter are synonyms defined as:

riposte and counter: a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)

Other synonyms of riposte include comeback, rejoinder, replication, retort, return.

riposte (noun)	counter (noun)
(fencing) a counterattack made immediately after successfully parrying the opponents lunge	a return punch (especially by a boxer)
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)	table consisting of a horizontal surface over which business is transacted
	a calculator that keeps a record of the number of times something happens
	a piece of leather forming the back of a shoe or boot
	game equipment (as a piece of wood, plastic, or ivory) used for keeping a count or reserving a space in various card or board games
	a piece of furniture that stands at the side of a dining room; has shelves and drawers
	(computer science) a register whose contents go through a regular series of states (usually states indicating consecutive integers)
	a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
	a person who counts things

riposte (adjective)	counter (adjective)
	indicating opposition or resistance

riposte (verb)	counter (verb)
answer back	speak in response
make a return thrust	act in advance of; deal with ahead of time

riposte (adverb)	counter (adverb)
	in the opposite direction

Difference between riposte and counter

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